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16 must not operate the machine Designated Use of Machine Hi-Spec Engineering will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from machine applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine may be put to is entirely at the owners/operators risk.
Safety Recognise Safety Information. Please pay attention to these signs for your own safety This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your machine or in this manual be alert to the potential for personal injury. Follow the recommended guidelines for safe operating practice: Understand signal words: - On machine safety signs, signal words give the level of the hazard.
They can often become dirty, torn or unreadable due to dirt and wear and tear. If you need a replacement sign or have lost your user manual, please contact your Hi-Spec authorised dealer or Hi-Spec engineering directly and we would be happy to issue you with a replacement.
Safety Checklist “ DO’S “ • Always disconnect all power sources before carrying out any adjustment or maintenance. • Always check around the machine making sure everything is in order; this will only take a minute. • Study this manual. Provide training to new users. Like all farm machinery, any machine is potentially dangerous when under the control of untrained personnel.
Description of Safety Warnings and Instructions The following is a list of safety signs and warning labels on the Hi-Spec Dribble Bar. Look carefully and make sure you know where on the machine they are positioned and what they mean.
Getting Started Machine Requirements • 1x double acting service set to 70L/min (for the folding and unfolding service as well as running the macerator ) • 1x 12volt power supply(cab mounted diverter switch)
Fitting Dribble Bar to machine The dribble bar is mounted to the tanker at three points. The two lower points use a hook and pin type coupling, this is to allow the machine to be lifted on to the tanker easily. The top point is coupled by a pin this secures the trailing shoe to the taker.
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➢ Preform installation on flat level ground. ➢ Lift dribble bar with pallet forks at designated points. ➢ Lift dribble bar into position on the tanker. ➢ Line up the lower hooks with the mounts on the tanker ➢ Lower the dribble bar making sure that the hooks are seated on the pins. ➢...
Fitting hydraulics The hydraulic services for the dribble bar are located at the back of the tanker. This is to allow the removal of the dribble bar unit from the back of the tanker (as shown in picture below). These services control the folding/unfolding of the boom, the macerator and gate and the raising / lowering of the trailing shoe.
Fitting electrics The electrical services are located at the back of the tanker in the same place as the hydraulics. These are to supply power to the lights and to the electrical solenoid valve for controlling the hydraulics. • The lights are supplied with power by a 7-pin plug, which is connected at the back of the cab •...
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Using the Diverter Valve To reduce the number of double acting services needed to operate the machine, a diverter valve is used. This valve is electronically controlled from a switch box, which is mounted inside the cab of the tractor. This valve allows the operator to select between using the macerator/ gate and the fold/ unfold function, with the same hydraulic spool valve.
Operating Instructions The following combinations will give quickest cycle time. Dribble Bar Operation 1. Unfold dribble bar using the double acting service. 2. Set vacuum pump to spread 3. Engage PTO and operate at 540 RPM max. 4. Select correct forward speed for spreading rate. 5.
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Splash plate operation 1. Set vacuum pump to spread. 2. Engage PTO and operate at 540 RPM max. 3. Select the correct forward speed for spreading rate. 4. Open the splash plate gate by using the single acting service. 5. When finished spreading reverse step 1-4.
Observe local maximum road speeds for this type of machine. • Hi-Spec Engineering strongly recommends extreme care to be taken by the operator when travelling on rough roads with a loaded machine. Owners and / or operators do so at their own risk.
General Maintenance Daily: • Empty stone trap, to empty the stone trap simply unfold the emptying hose to release any unwanted material. • Grease macerator Weekly: • Check that all controls operate freely. • Grease all grease nipples. • Check all hoses for cracks. Replace if necessary. •...
Trouble Shooting Fault Possible Cause Action To Be Taken Rotor runs too slowly. Check hydraulic settings. Macerator vibrates. Rotor is clogged. Clean macerator. Ventilation is blocked. Clean out ventilation pipes. Rotor speed too high. Check hydraulic settings. Pressure in tank too low. Check vacuum pump setting.
Contact: - Gordon Brodie, Hi-Spec Engineering Ltd. Tel: - +44 7799 905130 Email: - gordon@hispec.net For spare parts Contact: - Your local Hi-Spec dealer. If you require a contact name and number you can telephone head office and we would be glad to assist you.
Warranty The following is a list of warranty terms. Warranty claims will be disallowed if they do not fall into the categories shown here. Warranty Terms 1 Year Warranty on wearing parts, manufacturing defects. NO Warranty on the following: Hydraulic fittings ...
Please sign the following declaration to state that on the day you (the purchaser) purchased a Hi- Spec Dribble Bar you received an operator manual and training instructions. I, the purchaser have received my Hi-Spec dribble bar Operator Manual and training from the below dealer...
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Please sign the following declaration to state that on the day you (the purchaser) purchased a Hi- Spec Dribble Bar you received an operator manual and training instructions. I, the purchaser have received my Hi-Spec Dribble Bar Operator Manual and training from the below dealer...
____ /____/ 20____ Name: Mike Nolan Position: Managing Director Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer. Hi-Spec Engineering reserve the right to make changes and improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products previously sold.
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